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Saxony Farm Owner Bruce Hundley Dies

Saxony Farm Owner Bruce Hundley Dies

Bruce Hundley, who co-bred champion Fly So Free and raised three other champions at his Saxony Farm near Versailles, Ky., died at a Lexington hospital Oct. 21. He was 67.

 Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Arazi's Breeder in Pro Football HOF

Longtime Buffalo Bills owner Ralph C. Wilson Jr., who formerly was prominent in Thoroughbred breeding and racing, has been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. At age 90, Wilson will be the oldest person ever inducted when ceremonies are held Aug. 8 in Canton, Ohio.

 Saturday, January 31, 2009
Azeri's First Foal Fails to Sell

Azeri's First Foal Fails to Sell

A colt produced from Horse of the Year Azeri failed to meet his reserve and was bought back for $7.7 million at the 2008 Keeneland September yearling sale during the opening session Sept. 8.

 Monday, September 08, 2008

Travers Flashback: The Strange Saga of Jim French

The story of Jim French, one of the most indestructible, indefatigable horses of the modern era, has faded into history, taking with it the colt's remarkable feats of durability on the racetrack and the notorious final chapter of his career, in which the Travers favorite was impounded by the Saratoga County sheriff's office and not permitted to run.

 Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Fabuleux Jane, Arazi's Granddam, Dead

Fabuleux Jane, granddam of international champion Arazi and dam of grade I turf winner Joyeux Danseur, died Aug. 18 at Graham J. Beck's Gainesway Farm near Lexington because of the infirmities of old age.

 Wednesday, September 03, 2003

Meadowlake's Dam, Suspicious Native, Dead

Suspicious Native, whose unbeaten son Meadowlake is the sire of champion Meadow Star and 46 other stakes winners, died May 23 at Robert Courtney's Crestfield Farm near Lexington.

 Tuesday, May 28, 2002